Principles and Techniques of Trauma Care
Principles and Techniques of Trauma Care
Principles and Techniques of Trauma Care
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MANAGEMENT GOALS<br />
Primary survey<br />
• Examine, diagnose, treat life-threatening injuries as soon as<br />
they are diagnosed<br />
• Use simplest treatment possible to stabilize patient’s<br />
condition<br />
Secondary survey<br />
• Perform complete, thorough patient examination to ensure<br />
no other injuries are missed<br />
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Emergency <strong>and</strong> Essential Surgical <strong>Care</strong> (EESC) programme<br />
www.who.int/surgery